and how to use the in-game Mod Manager added in late 2022.
The "Pathfinder" update redesigned several deep mechanics to improve balance and player feedback:
The latest which adjusted stealth values and colony invasion mechanics. File: Distant.Worlds.2.v1.0.8.3.zip ...
Fixed numerous crashes related to docking, war declarations, and exploration missions.
Significant improvements were made to general memory handling and character animation rendering. and how to use the in-game Mod Manager added in late 2022
The development of version 1.0.8.3 was shaped by several iterations and beta stages:
Doubled the number of available empire flags and colors , and made galaxy nebula clouds more visible. File: Distant.Worlds.2.v1.0.8.3.zip ...
Galaxy-level star drawing now uses instancing to improve frame rates in large galaxies.